Security Officer at Dangote Cement PLC

Security Officer at Dangote Cement PLC

Security Officer

About Dangote Cement PLC

Dangote Cement PLC is Africa’s leading cement producer with major operations across the continent, including a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Mtwara, Tanzania. Dedicated to powering infrastructure development and industrialization across East Africa, Dangote Cement maintains high standards of operational excellence, workplace safety, and asset protection.

Position Overview

• Job Title: Security Officer

• Organization: Dangote Cement PLC

• Location: Mtwara Plant, Mtwara Region, Tanzania

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Patrols & Perimeter Protection: Conduct regular physical patrols across assigned plant zones to prevent, deter, and detect signs of intrusion, theft, vandalism, or security threats.

• Access Control & Screening: Perform thorough security inspections of personnel, vehicles, and packages entering and exiting the plant premises in strict compliance with company access control policies.

• Surveillance & Alarm Monitoring: Continuously monitor CCTV surveillance cameras and security alarm systems to identify and escalate potential security breaches.

• Incident Response & Apprehension: Respond promptly to alarms, disturbances, and emergencies; investigate suspicious activities or possessions, and legally apprehend and detain perpetrators in accordance with Tanzanian law prior to handing them over to state authorities.

• Facility Lock-Up & Customer Assistance: Ensure all doors, windows, and exit points are properly secured after operational hours while assisting employees and visitors with security-related inquiries.

• Incident Reporting & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, detailed logs and formal incident reports covering theft, vandalism, unauthorized access, or security breaches, and execute any other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Head of Department.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Required Qualifications & Training:

• Education: Minimum of a Diploma or higher in a relevant discipline.

• Mandatory Security Training: Proven formal security training from a recognized institution—such as the Military, Police Force, Prisons Service, National Service/Militia, or an accredited private security training academy.

• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of hands-on working experience in Industrial Security.

Key Competencies & Technical Skills:

• Security Systems & Law Enforcement: Excellent understanding of physical security systems, CCTV surveillance, access control protocols, security risk management, and Tanzanian law enforcement practices.

• Industry Awareness: Basic understanding of operational trends, challenges, regulations, and legislation affecting the cement manufacturing and heavy industrial sector.

• Leadership & Strategic Thinking: Strong people management and leadership skills paired with the ability to think strategically, holistically, and pay close attention to detail.

• Communication & Shift Flexibility: Good oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and full flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Mode of Application

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply online through the official Dangote Cement PLC careers portal.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Application Steps:

1. Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting your 6+ years of industrial security experience and formal military, police, or accredited security training.

2. Gather scanned copies of your academic certificates and security training credentials.

(Disclaimer: Dangote Cement PLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process).